Abrasive
WordNet

adjective


(1)   Sharply disagreeable; rigorous
"The harsh facts of court delays"
"An abrasive character"
(2)   Causing abrasion

noun


(3)   A substance that abrades or wears down
WiktionaryText

Adjective



  1. Producing abrasion; rough enough to wear away the outer surface.
  2. Being rough and coarse in manner or disposition.
    An abrasive person can grate on one's sensibilities.
    Despite her proper upbringing, we found her manners to be terribly abrasive.

Noun



  1. A substance or material such as sandpaper, pumice, or emery, used for cleaning, smoothing, or polishing.
 
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